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    Organophillic Clay

    I am looking for a supplier of organophillic clay (such as bentone34) in Australia. I am looking for an actual specific business that is a known supplier as I have traced many leads and suggestions that have led to disappointment. Cheers Mick
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    First build probably wobbly

    I have been making a few chips since I got my new SC4 in March and it appears that the pieces that I have played with till one point, had begun to look like they could be a wobbler. It was not planned that way (or in fact planned at all) but I will have a go at making it work. I have hit a snag...
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    Rough Finish

    I am facing a large piece of mild steel flat bar that is just under maximum size for the swing of my lathe (SC4). It is a heavy but balanced and have set the speed for 400 rpm I am getting a good finish on the outer portion of the piece but quality goes to crap toward the centre. I guessing...
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    I can feel a boiler coming on

    6 inch seamless steel pipe x 300mm Steel boiler code ordered today. I'll be back home in a week for the start of the project Time for some serious planning...
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    Casting Boiler shells?

    I am wondering if anyone has information on comparative strength of drawn coppers sheet / tube versus cast copper. I recently priced 6 inch copper tube @ $15 per centimetre making a 300mm (12') piece $450! I understand that the drawn / rolled copper is stronger for a given thickness than...
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